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BA Sociology

University Campus

Why are some people poor and others rich? How do education
levels, race, religion and class affect people's life chances? How
are our actions in America related to what happens throughout the
world? Sociologists study society and social behavior. They seek to
understand the way groups think and interact. They think about
problems in society and how to best provide solutions. As a Saint
Leo Sociology student, you’ll gain insights into social behavior
and learn how to create change in your community and in the world
around you.

Why choose Sociology at Saint Leo?

Explore cutting-edge issues in sociology—including
globalization, race, gender, urbanization, and medical and
environmental matters. Learn how to conduct research and analyze
data, searching for answers to vital questions: How do we solve
problems like poverty and homelessness? How does public policy
impact U.S. family life? How can state-sanctioned punishment reduce
criminal deviance?

Conduct your own research project from start to finish using
qualitative and quantitative methods and advanced statistical
techniques. With an open mind, compare social phenomena across
different cultures to understand groups, organizations and
institutions, and make an impact as a lawmaker, administrator,
educator or researcher.

Conferences: Present your findings at
sociology conferences in Florida and around the U.S.

Technology: Learn to use industry-standard
analysis software, including Excel and SPSS.

Research: Conduct your own original research
for credit, or assist professors with theirs. Gather information
through market research, opinion polls, program evaluations and
interviews.

Co-curricular activities: Interact with peers
and professionals in the Sociology club and at the annual meeting
of the Southern Sociological Association.

Service learning: Volunteer at Meals on Wheels
or Habitat for Humanity through Saint Leo's bi-annual Community
Service Day. Participate in an alternative spring break to a Costa
Rican orphanage or an Alaskan national park. Lobby legislators in
Tallahassee on the issues that impassion you.

What can you do with a degree in Sociology?

A sociology degree opens doors to careers in business,
government, education, social services, marketing, law enforcement
and international consulting.